Directions
- 1Rinse organic broccoli under cold water.
- 2Trim the end of the broccoli stalks.
- 3Split the broccoli into six pieces.
- 4Peel and finely grate garlic cloves.
- 5Slice the lemon in half and juice it.
- 6Heat a pan over medium heat.
- 7Add olive oil to the hot pan.
- 8Add the broccoli pieces to the hot oil.
- 9Season the broccoli with salt.
- 10Season the broccoli with pepper.
- 11Toss the broccoli to ensure it's evenly coated and begins to caramelize slightly.
- 12Add the finely grated garlic to the broccoli in the pan.
- 13Cook the garlic with the broccoli for 20 seconds.
- 14Pour the lemon juice over the broccoli.
- 15Add a dash of water to the pan.
- 16Mix the ingredients well.
- 17Cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes to steam the broccoli.
- 18Add sliced butter to the cooked broccoli.
- 19Mix the butter into the liquid in the pan until it melts and coats the broccoli.
- 20Serve the garlic butter broccoli on a plate.
Ingredients
- 1 head organic broccoli
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 whole lemon
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- dash water
- pat butter
Equipment
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Tips
- Don't boil your broccoli to preserve nutrients.
- Sautéing the broccoli in hot oil creates a slight caramelization.
- Cook garlic for only 20 seconds to avoid burning.
- Adding water and lemon juice steams the broccoli to tender perfection.
- Butter adds richness and creaminess without compromising the vegetable’s goodness.
- The resulting side dish is tasty, simple, and full of nutrients.
- Ensure not to caramelise too much to retain freshness and flavor
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